800 words at different speaking speeds
| Style | Pace | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Eulogy (Toasts, ceremonies) | 110 WPM | 7 min 16 sec |
| Speech (Keynotes, talks) | 130 WPM | 6 min 9 sec |
| Presentation (Slides, pitches) | 140 WPM | 5 min 43 sec |
| Video script (YouTube, explainers) | 150 WPM | 5 min 20 sec |
| Audiobook (Narration) | 155 WPM | 5 min 10 sec |
| Podcast (Conversational) | 160 WPM | 5 min |
| Ad read (Radio, TV, online) | 165 WPM | 4 min 51 sec |
How long is 800 words on the page?
800 words is roughly 1.6 single-spaced pages, or 3.2 double-spaced pages. Reading silently is faster than speaking, so use the speaking times above whenever the words will be said out loud.
Other word counts
Need something else? The words to minutes calculator converts any length and works in reverse, and the speech time calculator has presets for every format.